Bruce Brown's 3-pointer with 1:30 remaining gave the Hurricanes a 67-61 lead. Davon Reed converted four free throws in the final 30 seconds to secure the win for Miami. Reed finished with 14 points.

The Hurricanes (18-8, 8-6 Atlantic Coast Conference) played their second game without starting point guard Ja'Quan Newton, who is serving a three-game suspension because of a violation of team rules. Miami coach Jim Larranaga used only two reserves against the Tigers.